Damp Course - How it works

Using sugar cubes to represent bricks, Deane builds models to show how a damp course protects a brick wall from water damage.
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[@eskimo4130]

Dunno why this kinda thing isn't taught in schools anymore. Nice quick simple bit of knowledge that could go a long way.

[@PrsnKng]

Wow.. after watching several videos of what is damp proofing in youtube, this is the only video that taught me what it is. Very impormative.

[@powerofknowledge7771]

Exactly! Same here.

[@smadaf]

Try a dictionary first, then an encyclopedia. Only if those don't tell you the meaning of a term should you turn to random Web results and TH-cam videos.

[@wiitele]

wow what a quick little lesson on how something works. thanks for sharing!

[@juliemariesmith8378]

I just bought my first house and was trying to figure out what a damp proof course is. Thank you man from the past!😁

[@powerofknowledge7771]

Best video to teach what damp proofing is used for! This was so helpful!!

[@RingLordSonic]

also to that, builders use a 'water proof membrane' within a brickwall cavity for further protection. great clip :)

[@gospodinPipi]

Edwardians prevented rising dampness by putting a layer of slate between bricks

[@liampeppin95]

Great explanation

[@CraigMansfield]

nice demonstration

[@AB-C2]

Excellent explanation 👍👍👍

[@personalexperience3637]

Excellent! Thank-you

[@winjobiiyanuoluwa1149]

this is very helpful. thanks

[@davidwilson123able]

Great video

[@user-bg9xw8tr4q]

Hi, what about first sugar, it stays wet.. Why do not put damp before put first brick,? Thanks

[@garyv2196]

@@pollyaloy wrong

[@onyachamp]

Damp course should also be used in the render behind the tiles in your shower recess.

[@proffesor-pubgmobile9363]

Nice

[@strikemehandsome]

They should build houses put of brindle blocks. My drive is as dry as a bone

[@ThisZombieBitesEverything]

Well… they still do teach this in school 😂

[@lithostheory]

Why not always use waterproof mortar?

[@BambooTime]

It's probably expensive. And it really only is useful against dampness rising up the wall, not general humidity, I assume, so a single layer is sufficient.

[@smadaf]

Partly it has to do with why you wear canvas shoes, not rubber boots. In certain places, permeability to air and moisture is desirable.

[@jaymo3205]

@@smadaf Not for me - I wear wellies every day. I love my feet and would hate for anything to happen to them.

[@onyachamp]

Colgate gets into teeth like liquid gets into that chalk.
Thanks Mrs Marsh.

[@andrewbaans7400]

The liquid into chalk reminded me of the Colgate ads th-cam.com/video/qarK6F97apA/w-d-xo.html

[@jamesbusby6803]

Sorry could you please use a brick wall outside instead of sugar. My house isn't built of sugar. Sadly I haven't been able to get brick dust to dissolve in my cup of coffee it usually sits at the bottom of the cup😀

[@xxedzis333xx4]

Woosh

[@w.o.jackson8432]

Imagine not understanding the concept of an analogy. I fear for our future.

[@sanjaymatsuda4504]

I don't think Deane's job description included building brick walls. Besides, a demonstration with real bricks would be much too slow for this kind of TV show.